The FIFA ASEAN Cup was announced during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, as part of plans to boost football development in Southeast Asia.
FIFA and ASEAN signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn in attendance.
The agreement between FIFA and ASEAN will help make a difference in the region through football, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Author's summary: FIFA and ASEAN launch a new cup tournament.